5.2
Filler Panels and Load Boards
All empty board slots in Enterprise systems must have either a filler panel or a load
board installed. (A load board is distinguished by the presence of centerplane
connectors. A filler panel has no centerplane connectors.)
Empty slots in Enterprise 5500 and 4500 systems must have a filler panel installed
(
FIGURE 5-1
Empty slots in Enterprise 6500 systems must have a load board installed
(
FIGURE 5-2
Load boards and filler panels are inserted into a board slot with the springfingers
facing down if inserted in the front of the system; the springfingers face up if
inserted in the rear of the system.
FIGURE 5-1
).
).
Filler Panel (Enterprise 5500/4500 Only)
Springfingers
Chapter 5
Disk Boards and Components
5-3